Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies cannot access other files on your device, install software, or carry viruses. They are simply data files stored locally in your browser.
Film Merge uses cookies sparingly and only for legitimate operational and analytical purposes. We do not use cookies to serve advertising or track you across other websites.
Film Merge uses cookies to:
We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural tracking, or any purpose beyond what is described in this policy.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, session management, and form processing. The website cannot operate properly without these cookies and they cannot be disabled.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — such as which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and anonymous. We use this information to improve our website and services.
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your language or region preference) and provide a more personalised experience. They are not strictly necessary but improve usability.
Some pages on our website may include embedded content or tools from third-party services (such as YouTube video embeds for trailers). These third parties may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies. Film Merge does not control these cookies.
The following table describes the specific cookies currently in use on filmmerge.com:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress session authentication for logged-in users | Session | |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Tests whether the browser accepts cookies before setting a session cookie | Session | |
| wp-settings-* | Stores user interface preferences for WordPress admin users | 1 year | |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users and sessions for traffic analysis | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores and counts page views | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for 24-hour reporting | 24 hours | |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare — confirms the visitor has passed a security challenge | 1 year | |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare — bot management and security protection | 30 minutes | |
| CONSENT (YouTube) | YouTube — stores visitor consent for embedded video playback | 2 years | |
| YSC (YouTube) | YouTube — tracks views of embedded videos during browser session | Session |
We review and update this cookie list periodically as our website and tools evolve.
Some features on our website involve third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Film Merge has no control over third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for more information.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain parts of the Film Merge website from working correctly.
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Film Merge
Email: tosin@filmmerge.com
Support: tosin@filmmerge.com
Website: www.filmmerge.com